Points of Interest
Pacentro, the Medieval Town
One of the 'Most Beautiful Towns in Italy'
The charm of Italy concealed in the heart of Majella National Park
Less than 10 km from Sulmona, the town of Pacentro offers a
naturalistic, historical, and cultural heritage of great value
surrounded by the imposing frame of Majella National Park.
The
town, surrounded by the luxuriant green vegetation and by the blue sky
against which the imposing towers of its Castle stand out, is a jewel
made of white stone and mortar. Within this unique scenery, ancient
rites still survive in the local events and folklore, as well as the
genuine tastes of the farming tradition and the knowledge marked by the
deep relationship between man and nature. One of the "Most Beautiful
Towns in Italy" awaits you for a journey in the tangle of its
centuries-old alleys.
Visiting the Park
In all the seasons of the year, the Park offers the visitor a changeable setting of extraordinary beauty.
Late spring is the season of blooming and, together with autumn, the best period to visit towns and hermitages. Summer is the best season to go along the trails.
October will enchant you with the thousands colors of the beech trees
and leads to winter which, with its white blanket, makes the landscape
particularly charming.
The diversity of the environments, the
richness of nature, the evidences left by the human presence make
Majella the ideal place to go hiking, an activity giving the visitor
the opportunity to discover the most concealed aspects of the area.
The itineraries for trekking-lovers are sometimes long and tiring;
those mainly developing in the high mountains are less tiring but
nevertheless demanding, both for the climatic conditions and the
orienteering difficulties. Therefore, it is recommended not to abandon
the trails marked by the Park and to rely on the experience of
qualified staff both to obtain information and to be guided during your
tours.
The entrance to the Park is free.
- A Park for Everyone (Italian text)
